Exchange courses in Construction
A programme for international exchange students who have obtained at least 120 ECTS in the study field of construction or other technical fields of study, on bachelor level.
Courses are taught in Dutch with tutoring and course material in English.
SPRING 2025
|
Code |
Subject |
Spring ECTS |
Full Year ECTS |
|
13ERA9170 |
Bachelor Project* |
25 | |
| 12ERA9070 | Sustainable Minds | 3 | |
| 12ERA9010 | Entrepeneurial Project (full) | 6 | |
| 11ERA9020 | Communication & Research | 3 |
* Students can only register for this course in one semester, Autumn or Spring.
For a bachelor project, approval and allocation is based on a CV with relevant experience and a transcript of records.
Course content
For official course catalogue information check the course catalogue: Course Catalogue 2024-2025 (available from june 2023).
Below you can find a description of the course contents.
Bachelor Project
Approval and allocation is based on a CV with relevant experience and a transcript of records.
The bachelor project is a research project assigned by a company, institution, etc. in which the student analyses a practical construction-related problem and suggests an optimal solution.
The project is described in a written report and defended during a jury presentation.
Sustainable Minds
Students collaborate in an international group project that focuses on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined by the United Nations. They develop solutions for a more sustainable future.
Entrepreneural Project (full)
In this course students learn all aspects of entrepreneurship, by running an own company for a full academic year. They work in groups of 4 to 5 students, gather a starting capital, carry out market research, develop a business plan and start production and sales, commercializing a specific product or service. Thanks to this powerful learning experience, students develop skills and attitudes that make them better intra- and entrepreneurs.
Communication & Research
An introduction to communication and research methods, which includes:
- searching for (and referring to) relevant articles, books, websites and other sources;
- compiling a working bibliography;
- reasoning methods, systems thinking, etc.
- effective meetings & reporting
- presentation skills
- etc.
